Digitize: Rebirth of the Silver Death God

It didn't take long for Nero to arrive at his home, after doing a bit of cleaning and washing himself off. He quickly cooked whatever he could find in the refrigerator, making himself a light meal for dinner before he sat himself down in the living room, awaiting the time required to enter the World of Promise.

While seated at ease, Nero's eyes stared at the rain from his windows illuminated by the dim lamps at the street corners. His face had a thoughtful look as he spoke to his older self.

"That assassin, was he sent by those Bit Hunters, or is it really from that time?"

Adult Nero, who was currently filing his ghost nails with a semi-transparent file, glanced at Nero and spoke, "What do you think?"

Nero hesitated for a while before his eyes glowed with a red glint as he answered, "I feel as if it's related to that Delkan, even if not directly himself, it's related to his family."

Adult Nero smiled at those words as he questioned, "Oh, and what led you to that conclusion?"

Nero made a look of certainty as he narrowed his eyes and replied, "It's simple, despite the flaws of that Perm fellow, from what I've learned at the Blood Steel Temple, I feel that those Bit Hunters are more organized. Even if they send assassins, they would more than likely be focused on taking my Digitize Bit; they wouldn't say such nonsense mentioning that I've offended some third party."

Adult Nero nodded at this before he spoke again, "Oh, that's well founded, but how do you know if it wasn't a Bit Hunter in disguise as a normal assassin? He could even say such nonsense and directly point you towards some family as an attempt to protect his identity upon failure of his mission. While you're right this time, some things aren't so easy, you'll need more than facts to find a conclusion, and this can only come from experience."

As Nero heard his older self's words, he thought for a bit before answering in reply, "I understand."

Adult Nero made a satisfied look as he stared at his younger self, his eyes showing a proud face as he thought, 'So much better than I was even at this stage, it's good that he can keep his senses; even back then, I couldn't do anything but fall to my rage.'

When he thought this far, a few scenes flashed into his mind, the scenes of a lonely youth in his house, seated in silence, his entire figure emanating a dense murderous air as if one carefully looked they would see a swarm of evil spirits that lurked around his being.

As if roused by his thoughts, a series of black mist started to gather around his body, followed by a sinister laugh, one that could seep in the soul of any man.

Adult Nero frowned at this; his body erupted a blood color magic power as he stared at the mist and commanded, "Begone!"

"Aaaahhhh!"

Influenced by his will, the dark entity screamed in pain as two ominous red eyes glowed from the mist before shutting tightly, the mists then faded as it was swallowed back into his shadow.

Following this change, Adult Nero had a deep look as he stared at his finger, noticing that more than half of it had faded away, leaving a trailing ling that slowly continuously dissipated into the nothingness.

'All beings have their fate, and no matter how one tries to escape, it will eventually catch up.'

After thinking these thoughts, Adult Nero then sat into meditation. Time quickly passed as Nero, who rested, quickly opened his eyes as they shone with expectation when he thought, 'It's time for my first dungeon; I'm curious to see how my new skill plays out.'

Adult Nero chuckled when he heard this. He thought to himself, 'Huhu... that's not your only surprise; things should be quite amusing.'

Moments after, Nero entered the World of Promise, transforming into a series of colorful digital blocks that swept towards the heavens at high speeds, leaving behind his quiet house.

***

Within the Newman Family, inside of a private courtyard, Delkan sat in lotus posture on top of a luxurious mat. His attention was fixed on his cellphone with a hint of impatience on his face.

"That father of mine, never is he interested in my affairs, since he doesn't want to help, what's to stop me from killing this bastard myself? I, Delkan, am a proud elite of the DU, my standing, my looks, everything is superior to that low born filth. I refuse to accept such humiliation, he will never have my woman, and as for my strength, he doesn't deserve to exceed me ever in that regard.'

Delkan thought with a set of cruel eyes, born in his standing; he had never experienced such shame by another, now that he had suffered such a thing. It's only natural that his pride would force him to annihilate the source of discomfort at all costs.

At this time, the phone began to vibrate, stirring him from his cruel thoughts; Delkan then pressed the button and answered it.

"Speak, what are the results?"

"Y-young master Delkan, I'm afraid I have some unwelcome news."

"Huh? What kind of news? Hurry up and tell me the results; I have to log in and don't have time to waste!"

Delkan said in a snappy manner.

The person on the other line replied in a flustered tone, "Ah, yes, right away. It would appear that the assassin had failed, but that's not the only thing; it turns out that the kid you were after isn't as unprotected as he appears; he's now a member of the DU's Blood Steel Society!"

"What? HOW COULD THIS HAVE HAPPENED?"

Delkan exclaimed in anger; he wasn't surprised by the assassin's death, but the fact that Nero had suddenly joined the ranks of society.

"Damn! Damn! Damn you, Neroooo!" Delkan cursed in anger as he crushed the phone in his hand, causing it to shatter into pieces.

After venting for a while, Delkan smashed his fist onto the ground shaking up his room as he tried to calm his breathing. He took a deep breath before growing silent as he glared at the glowing golden universe ring that loomed above in thought.

'It doesn't matter; I don't care how you did it? I will certainly get rid of you one way or another, even if it takes me a lifetime.'

Following those thoughts, Delkan no longer cursed as he focused on logging into the World of Promise, vanishing from his courtyard as a ray of colorful lights.

Yet, the moment this happened, unaware to Delkan a figure had stood silently in his room, he turned and left the courtyard walking towards the main room where the Family Head was stationed.

After knocking a few times, a voice sounded from inside, "Come in."

The figure walked into the room and bowed politely before speaking to the middle-aged man that sat on his chair, "It's as you've suspected, leader."

The man frowned at those words before he waved his hand and replied, "I see, you may leave, continue to keep an eye on that brat."

"Understood, sir."

The figure replied as he back away and closed the room, leaving behind an odd silence scene as the middle-aged man gripped his armrest tightly as if angered as he spoke as if speaking to the wind.

"That foolish kid."